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vocabulary-tiering-tool

Classify vocabulary into Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 categories from educational texts.

Updated Jun 14, 2026
Search Tags:#vocabulary#teaching#tiering#language development#eal#academic language
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npx skills add https://github.com/vvieira010-pixel/education-agent-skills --skill vocabulary-tiering-tool-vvieira010-pixel
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: vocabulary-tiering-tool
Source: https://github.com/vvieira010-pixel/education-agent-skills/tree/main/Users/vviei/education-agent-skills-main/skills/eal-language-development/vocabulary-tiering-tool
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/vvieira010-pixel/education-agent-skills --skill vocabulary-tiering-tool-vvieira010-pixel

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps teachers identify which words create barriers to learning by analysing vocabulary demands in texts or topics and prioritising the words that most improve academic access for students, especially EAL learners.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Vocabulary Tiering Analysis: Classifies vocabulary into Tier 1 everyday words, Tier 2 academic words, and Tier 3 technical subject terms using established vocabulary instruction frameworks.
  • Teaching Prioritisation: Creates a sequence of high-impact vocabulary targets with student-friendly definitions, contextual examples, visual cues, and common language confusions.
  • Use Case: A secondary science teacher can analyse a photosynthesis text, identify key academic and technical vocabulary barriers, and prepare targeted vocabulary instruction before a lesson.

Quick Start

Analyse the vocabulary demands of this Year 9 Geography text about urbanisation and create a teaching sequence for my EAL students.

Frequently Asked Questions about vocabulary-tiering-tool

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I tier vocabulary from an academic text for EAL students?▼

To tier vocabulary for EAL students, the Skill classifies words from academic texts into Tier 1 everyday words, Tier 2 academic words, and Tier 3 technical terms to identify and prioritize learning barriers.

What is the best way to pre-teach subject-specific vocabulary barriers before a lesson?▼

The best way to pre-teach vocabulary barriers is creating a teaching sequence with prioritized targets, student-friendly definitions, contextual examples, and quick comprehension checks for effective instruction.

How does vocabulary tiering analysis work for curriculum planning?▼

Vocabulary tiering analysis works by analyzing text vocabulary demands and categorizing words into three established tiers to improve student access to academic learning during curriculum planning.

Can I use this to identify technical vocabulary in a secondary science text?▼

Yes, you can analyze secondary science texts to identify technical subject terms and academic vocabulary barriers, then prepare targeted vocabulary instruction with visual cues before a lesson.

Does vocabulary tiering provide student-friendly definitions and contextual examples?▼

Yes, vocabulary tiering provides teaching prioritization that includes student-friendly definitions, contextual examples, visual cues, and highlights common language confusions to support EAL instruction.

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